Please note that some knowledge of computer systems is required. Information on which software to use and how to use it is listed below.

Software designed to securely wipe all data from your computer is available. Specialised software exists which can recover data from seemingly blank drives. Once dropped off your products and any data on them cannot be retrieved as they are dismantled and broken down for recycling.ĭeleting files from your computer’s disk drive or reformatting it does not “physically” overwrite your data. Further information on how to wipe data from your PC or laptop can be found below. The recycling process does not include the deletion of data and TechCollect cannot provide any guarantee on the safety of any data not wiped from any devices dropped off for recycling.

Before you drop off your computer hard drive or external storage unit such as a USB drive to TechCollect, it is your responsibility to protect your personal information by securely and permanently wiping the data on your device first.

Wipe computers